White Coat Literary — Submission & Publishing Guidelines

Our Mission

White Coat Literary is a boutique independent press dedicated to publishing exceptional fiction and narrative nonfiction with clarity, craftsmanship, and heart. Founded by a physician‑author, our imprint is committed to elevating voices that bring depth, humanity, and intellectual rigor to storytelling — especially in works that explore medicine, ethics, healing, and the human condition.

We champion authors who write with purpose, precision, and emotional resonance.

Our Publishing Focus

White Coat Literary prioritizes manuscripts written by MD and DO physicians, reflecting our commitment to amplifying authentic medical voices and lived clinical experience.

However, we also welcome submissions from non‑physician authors, provided the work is medically themed, medically adjacent, or engages meaningfully with health, illness, ethics, or the human body. Exceptional medically themed submissions from non‑physicians will be fully considered.

Our goal is to publish work that enriches the literary landscape with insight, compassion, and truth — regardless of the author’s credentials.

What White Coat Literary Provides

If your manuscript is selected for publication, White Coat Literary will oversee the complete production process, including:

ISBN Assignment & Management

We handle all ISBN registration and management for every format of your book — print, digital, and special editions — ensuring your work is professionally cataloged and globally identifiable.

Editorial & Copyediting Services

Accepted manuscripts receive full editorial support, including:

Our editorial philosophy is to elevate your voice while preserving your artistic intent.

Cover Design Support

We collaborate with authors to develop compelling, market‑ready cover concepts. White Coat Literary coordinates with designers to create a cover that reflects your book’s tone, genre, and audience.

Production Guidance

We assist with:

White Coat Literary ensures your book meets professional publishing standards from first page to last.

Submission Requirements

White Coat Literary accepts:

To submit, please include:

These materials help us evaluate your work thoroughly and efficiently.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Before submitting, please ensure:

These guidelines follow industry standards used by university presses and professional independent publishers.

Permissions

Authors are responsible for securing permissions for:

White Coat Literary will provide templates and guidance to assist with the permissions process.

Production Process

Once accepted, your manuscript moves through:

We work closely with authors at every stage to ensure a smooth, transparent, and professional publishing experience.

Author Responsibilities

Authors must:

White Coat Literary believes in collaborative publishing — your engagement helps your book succeed.

White Coat Literary — Submission & Publishing Guidelines

Our Mission

We champion authors who write with purpose, precision, and emotional resonance.

Our Publishing Focus

White Coat Literary prioritizes manuscripts written by MD and DO physicians, reflecting our commitment to amplifying authentic medical voices and lived clinical experience.

However, we also welcome submissions from non‑physician authors, provided the work is medically themed, medically adjacent, or engages meaningfully with health, illness, ethics, or the human body. Exceptional medically themed submissions from non‑physicians will be fully considered.

Our goal is to publish work that enriches the literary landscape with insight, compassion, and truth — regardless of the author’s credentials.

What White Coat Literary Provides

If your manuscript is selected for publication, White Coat Literary will oversee the complete production process, including:

ISBN Assignment & Management

We handle all ISBN registration and management for every format of your book — print, digital, and special editions — ensuring your work is professionally cataloged and globally identifiable.

Editorial & Copyediting Services

Accepted manuscripts receive full editorial support, including:

Structural and developmental editing

Line editing

Professional copyediting

Final proof review

Our editorial philosophy is to elevate your voice while preserving your artistic intent.

Cover Design Support

We collaborate with authors to develop compelling, market‑ready cover concepts. White Coat Literary coordinates with designers to create a cover that reflects your book’s tone, genre, and audience.

Production Guidance

We assist with:

Interior layout and formatting

Image and figure preparation

Permissions guidance

Final print and digital file preparation

White Coat Literary ensures your book meets professional publishing standards from first page to last.

Submission Requirements

White Coat Literary accepts:

Novels

Novellas or Short Stories

Narrative nonfiction

Memoir

Essay collections

Medically themed fiction or nonfiction

Select hybrid or experimental works

To submit, please include:

Complete manuscript (Word or PDF)

Synopsis (500–1,000 words)

Author bio (please note MD/DO credentials if applicable)

Target audience description

Permissions information (if applicable)

These materials help us evaluate your work thoroughly and efficiently.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Before submitting, please ensure:

Manuscript is double‑spaced with standard margins

Chapters are clearly labeled

Images or figures are provided as separate high‑resolution files

Captions and alt‑text are included in a separate document

Any third‑party material includes permissions documentation

These guidelines follow industry standards used by university presses and professional independent publishers.

Permissions

Authors are responsible for securing permissions for:

Previously published text

Images, charts, or illustrations

Long quotations

Song lyrics or poetry excerpts

White Coat Literary will provide templates and guidance to assist with the permissions process.

Production Process

Once accepted, your manuscript moves through:

Editorial review

Copyediting

Interior design & layout

Cover development

Proofing

ISBN assignment

Final production & distribution preparation

We work closely with authors at every stage to ensure a smooth, transparent, and professional publishing experience.

Author Responsibilities

Authors must:

Submit all required materials (text, images, permissions)

Review edits and proofs promptly

Provide an author photo and credit line

Participate in marketing questionnaires or promotional efforts

White Coat Literary believes in collaborative publishing — your engagement helps your book succeed.

What We Do Not Require

White Coat Literary does not require:

Peer review

Academic affiliation

Formal proposals for fiction